UK-based partnership of Microlink Devices, Wideblue and CSA Catapult to develop Covid-19 disinfection system.

Fulfilling a 2017 contract with European Southern Observatory for the ELT, which could use up to eight guide star lasers.

Curved designs mean simpler optical systems – like eyes with single lens; claimed to be “next major innovation” in imaging.

An opportunity for developer community to explore potential and create new applications, say partners.

Expansion for solar-focused Fraunhofer ISE; OPTICUM research center announced for Hannover; and Coractive plans new plant in Quebec.

Spin-out from University of Glasgow developing devices for datacoms, LiDAR, and 3D printing, also announced £1.6M of new funding.

Mszczonów site to be one of the largest optical fiber manufacturers in EU, to open in 2022.

Finals of the annual pitch competition to be held 2 June; virtual training sessions also announced.

Research director Cindy Daniell describes new research philosophies for the DoD combat support unit.

Military-aerospace supplier reveals how it maintains supply chains and recruits new blood while facing past year’s biggest challenge.

Dr. Donald Reago from US Army’s C5ISR describes how modern sensing is transforming the “analog soldier” into a “digital soldier”.

ANU and RMIT researchers’ adaptive optics to direct guide star laser being developed by Electro Optic Systems.